Mrirt's Prickly Pear Hand-Knot

$2,996.00

Mrirt's Prickly Pear Hand-Knot - Salam Hello

This rug was woven by a group of artisans that reside in a village just outside of Beni M'rirt which is located within the Middle Atlas Mountains.

Keltouma and her daughter Soukina lead this group of 25 artisans from a Village just outside Beni M’rirt, in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Founded in the early 2000s, the collective makes medium to high hand-knot rugs, a style named after the region.

Traditional rugs from this region use a thick knotting technique, which makes the rugs feel extra plush.

Made up of 100% "live" wool and organic dyes, this design was made in coordination with the artisans and the Salam Hello design team.
- Size: 212 cm x 314 cm
- Rug Technique: Medium to High Hand-Knot
- Pile: Medium
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

Rug Style

Medium to High Hand-Knot

There are many varieties of a rug that contain a Medium to High Hand-Knot—Boujad, Azilal, Beni Ourain, Beni M'Rirt, and Marmoucha, to name a few. While they may have similarities, the knot technique varies depending on the region or tribe the rug comes from.

The majority of these rugs come from the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains. The local sheep in these colder climates have a thicker coat to sustain them during the winter months, which impacts the thickness of the wool, and in turn, contributes to the height of the pile.